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Former Thomas Cook workers demand financial support from government
Around 9,000 workers lost their jobs without warning last week when the travel firm went into liquidation. Most are owed around seven weeks’ wages
Former Thomas Cook cabin crew protesting outside the Manchester Convention Centre at the Conservative Party Conference
ANGRY former Thomas Cook workers protested outside the Tory Party conference today, shouting “pay us now” as they demanded financial support from the government.
Scores of workers joined the demonstration in Manchester, some holding placards reading: “Bankers bailed out, Thomas Cook kicked out” and some wearing their uniforms.
Around 9,000 workers lost their jobs without warning last week when the travel firm went into liquidation.
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